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MnDOT invites Minnesotans to share perspectives on bicycling, e-bikes and electric scooters
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking feedback about statewide bicycle infrastructure to help update the agency’s Statewide Bicycle+ System Plan.
June is Great Outdoors Month in Minnesota
During June, the DNR is offering special programs and incentives to encourage Minnesotans to get outdoors. For example, the DNR will host a Free Park Day on Saturday, June 14, which allows free entrance to all state parks and recreation areas in Minnesota. There’s a state park or recreation area within 30 miles of most Minnesotans. The entrance fee waiver for Free Park Day does not cover amenity or user fees for activities like camping or watercraft rentals. Details are on the Free Park Day webpage (mndnr.gov/freeparkdays).
Fiesta Days begins – activities throughout the weekend
Sunday morning, Montevideo Fiesta Days activities began with the Fly-in breakfast at the airport. Fiesta Days royalty greeted guests at the breakfast and took rides in the airplanes. Activities continue throughout the weekend. More information on times and locations can be found on the Montevideo Fiesta Days Facebook page.
MHS principal reports on end of year activities
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo School Board, High School Principal Tanya Maethner provided an update on the last month of the school year. Maethner said, “The Class of 2025 enjoyed their Senior Scholarship Awards, Senior Banquet, Baccalaureate, Grad Walks at Ramsey, Sanford, the Middle School, and the High School, Senior Sunset, and Graduation, all of which were memory-making events.” There were $178,175 awarded in scholarships handed out at the end of the year. “Our students are so fortunate to have community support like this, as it is not the experience for most seniors across the state,” she added.
Council approves moving forward with application to sell low-dose THC beverages
At last weeks regular meeting, the Montevideo City Council discussed a range of matters, including state licensing for low-dose THC beverage sales at the municipal liquor store.
Local pianists perform in Honors Concert
Area pianists recently performed in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association Piano Honors Concert on May 31, 2025, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This is the 88th annual State Honors Concert. The conductor for the event was Dr. Josh Bauder. Dr. Bauder is a Minneapolis-based composer, arranger, typesetter, and music educator. Dr. Bauder holds a B.A. in music and philosophy from the University of St. Thomas and a M.A. and Ph.D. in music composition from the University of Minnesota. He currently teaches at the University of St. Thomas and the University of Northwestern, St. Paul.
News from Countryside Public Health: Cannabis Use and Safety – What You Need to Know…
With Minnesota legalizing adult-use cannabis, many people in our communities have questions about how to use cannabis products safely, or whether to use them at all. At Countryside Public Health, our goal is not to tell people what to do, but to provide accurate information so you can make informed decisions for yourself and your family.
Montevideo Police Reports
*Editors note: Due to space issues all traffic stops of a regular nature, medical assists and assists with transporting inmates have been excluded from this report.
Ask a Trooper: 100 deadliest days…
Question: I caught part of the news the other night and heard something about the 100 deadliest days. Can you get me more information on that?
Request for support for transitional housing at City Council meeting
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, Pastor Don McKee requested a financial contribution from the city to support Heritage Haven, a transitional housing project currently under construction on 4th Street.